See Thru Chinese Kitchen

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on counter. Instructed to remove.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside fryers and behind cooking equipment. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the can opener blade at prep table and bottom area of fryers and maintain. Found rusty shelves inside of the walk-in cooler; instructed to remove rust or replace.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the cold water faucet at the utility sink leaking when water running; instructed to repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean ceiling vents and light fixtures where needed in kitchen. Instructed to clean floors under cooking equipment and inside of walk-in cooler.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths on food contact surfaces; instructed to store in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Exterior surfaces between steamtable and prep cooler need cleaning; clean area.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Bulk storage containers not labeled as required; instructed to label containers wtih the name of the product inside of the container.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 60 or more mouse droppings on the floors in prep area and under front serving counter. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths on food contact surfaces; instructed to store in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Found foods stored in grocery bags in the freezer; instructed to use food grade bags for all food storage.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment in need of cleaning: interiors and exterior surfaces of refrigeration units and freezers, exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, wok station, fryers, can opener blade at prep table, areas under prep tables and front counter. Clean the exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers in rear area. Clean the storage shelves inside of the walk in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the floors and walls around under and behind all kitchen equipment. Found ice build up on the floor of the walk-in freezer; instructed to remove ice from the floor.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Sponges must be changed frequently when in use. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Large can opener in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Shelves in walk in cooler have rust and food build up instructed to detail clean or replace shelves.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All door handles in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at 3 compartment ptrap. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Front and rear handsink slow draining. Instructed manager to correct and maintain draining.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout front prep area in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain free of debris and sticky substance.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the exterior of the spice container use by woks to remove food splatter. Also clean the interior of the reach in coolers and prep coolers to remove food debris and spills.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors need deep cleaning behind cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the hood and filters above the cooking equipment dirty. Must clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in dry storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk container with common name of food.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 mice droppings scattered on floor and shelves in dry storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surfaces of ice machine, food debris on interior surfaces of coolers, and exterior surfaces of shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in washroom. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed thermometers missing inside of the cold holding units. Instructed to provide.

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store in sanitizing solution between uses.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed rusty surfaces on bottom of prep tables and cardboard used as liners on shelving units. Instructed manager to remove and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris in the gasket area of the refrigeration units, prep tables, holding units. Observed accumulated black substance inside lid of rice cooker, and exterior surfaces of bulk containers. Observed accumulated grease debris on vents above cooking equipment and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow device on ice machine. Instructed manager to provide.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink, leaking drainpipe on front hand washing sink, and rear hand washing sink slow draining. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ventilation fan in washroom. Observed accumulated debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floors in need of regrouting near 3-compartment and utility sink. Instructed to re-grout floors as needed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed thermometers are needed inside of the cold holding units. Instructed to provide.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed accumulated food debris in the gasket area of the refrigeration units. Observed an accumulated black substance in the utility sink. Observed accumulated grease debris on the vents above the cooking equipment. Instructed to clean all.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 unable to locate the backflow prevention device on the ice machine. Instructed to locate.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors need to be re-grouted by the 3 compartment sink and by the utility sink. Instructed to make all surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 observed floors with minor accumulated debris under the shelves and accumulated grease and dirt debris under the wok station. Instructed to clean all.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility missing thermometers for reach in cooler for facility or in disrepair. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain thermometers for units.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility without records of pest control plan and log book with required information kept and maintained. Informaed person in charge to obtain and maintain pest control log book and required records for review. Observed retail food establishment without a licensed exterminator who provided insect and vermin services at the establishment priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). No citation issued

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Observed faciity utilized carboard for lining of containers, prep tables and reach in coolers. Must remove cardboard and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility stored aprons use for food handlers in employee restroom. Must not store aprons in restroom, store apron in required storing area.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in facility heavily scored, dark grooves and food debris. Must repalce and maintain.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed facility without test kit/strips for testing chemical residual for sanitizer. Must obtain and maintain chemical test strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease and dust buildup on fryers, oven, grill, prep tables, etc. All food and non-food contact surfaces shall be kept free of accumulation of dust, dirt, and food debris.

Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 5-501.13 observed facility without dumpster, all licensed retail food establishments shall have at least one commericial dumpster with commericial refuse removal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b)

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed accumulation of unnecessary items and articles and equipment in facility rear prep area; excessive and improper storage in rear storage area; creating harborage conditions for pest. Instructed person in charge to remove excess storage not needed on a daily basis, remove old unused equipment, properly store all items six inches from floor and wall and detail clean throughout entire facility.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.17 observed facility with bare wood in food prep area. Must seal all bare wood in facility.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed light under hood in food prep area non functional. Must repair or replace lights.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 observed hood not cleaned accumulation of grease, food debris, and dust in front prep area. Must clean and maintain.